God is into restoration and redemption if we will invite Him in.

Doug Hall • July 3, 2025

Let God in to heal and restore your pain, and then He will use you to bless others. This is a virtuous circle of redemption.

In my recent book called Scar Tissue: Overcoming Parental Wounds Through Faith, I talk open and honestly about dealing with my father wound and how God helped heal me and now how I want to use my story of redemption to help others. In confronting the past

I don’t shy away from sharing the raw journey through emotional scars, abandonment, and the impact of growing up without the affirmation I longed for. My hope is that by opening up, my story will serve as a beacon for those searching for understanding and clarity in their own lives.

 

In Scar Tissue, I blend personal experiences with biblical insights to show how faith has the power to break chains and transform lives. My work in global humanitarian efforts and my compassion for others have deepened my belief in faith’s ability to bring peace, and I hope to inspire you to find that peace, too. Healing Through Faith is possible but we need to take the 1st step. That means being vulnerable about our wounds, confronting our attempts to run, hide or anesthetize our pain, and finally learning to ask God for help. What is denied cannot be healed.

 

i wrote this book as a roadmap to renewal to help others who have been broken because of parental wounds. This book isn’t just my story—it’s a guide for moving forward. I share practical steps that walk you through life’s unexpected challenges, understanding grace and justice, and embracing vulnerability. My goal is to offer a clear path toward true restoration. I know God can heal you and use you to bless others because He did it for me.

 

"And the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while, will himself restore you and make you strong, firm and steadfast."- 1 Peter 5:10